Description
Soft homemade pretzel bites paired with a creamy cheddar cheese dip. This comforting snack is perfect for game day, parties, or a fun family treat.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 1 egg, beaten
- Coarse salt
- 2 1/4 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- Salt and black pepper
- Optional: cayenne pepper, mustard, horseradish, jalapeño, hot sauce
Instructions
- Mix yeast with lukewarm water, then stir in butter, sugar, salt, and flour to form dough.
- Knead dough briefly, cover, and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Shape dough into ropes, cut into bites, and boil briefly in baking soda water.
- Brush with egg, sprinkle with salt, and bake until golden brown.
- Prepare cheese sauce by whisking butter and flour, adding warm milk, then melting in cheese.
Notes
- Do not skip the baking soda bath for authentic pretzel texture.
- Add cheese gradually over low heat to keep the sauce smooth.
- Spice additions are optional and adjustable.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg